Taipei, Taiwan－May 2nd, 2020－TTEL Thermaltake Esports League, the esports gaming division of the leading PC DIY premium brand for Cooling, Gaming Gear, and Enthusiast Memory solutions, has partnered with Ubisoft to host the 2020 TTEL Thermaltake Esports League ‧ Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Taiwan Tournament. After one long month and 12 rounds of intense competition, today the top four teams, Team ACT, THEM Gaming, Team Notorious, and Bikini Bottom came together at the semifinals and the championship. The tournament was held at the Thermaltake Liquid Cooling Gaming System Flagship Store, and broadcasters PlayOfTheJay and SpiderJal provided viewers online a play by play description of the intense gunfights.

Today was the ultimate test of each team’s endurance, offense/defense strategy, shooting precision, teamwork, and their familiarity with the designated official gaming PC – the Thermaltake DiamondStar Liquid Cooling Gaming PC and the Level 20 series gaming gear. The first match in the semifinals, Team ACT took on THEM Gaming. After systematically mowing down THEM Gaming in every single round, Team ACT won with little resistance from the opponent. The second match of the semifinals. the formidable Team Notorious fought against Bikini Bottom, and secured the win with the team’s flawless teamwork and strategy.

The race for third and fourth place began with THEM Gaming versus Bikini Bottom. Compared to the last two games, both teams were on a similar playing level. It was difficult to foretell the final winner. However, after a lengthy battle, Bikini Bottom came out on top; placing third in the tournament.

Finally, the two teams Team ACT and Team Notorious came face to face at the grand finals. The final game began in the evening, and played late into the night. It was the ultimate battle between the best, with both sides trading rounds and rounds of vicious attacks. Team Notorious took the lead due to their versatile team strategy and excellent aim. However, later in the game Team ACT gave them a run for their money. Still, fan favorite Team Notoriouos prevailed, and took the final victory. Congratulations to Team Notorious for taking home the prestigious 2020 TTEL Thermaltake Esports League ‧ Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Taiwan Tournament Championship title and trophy!

In the end, Team Notorious was crowned champion and took home $4,500 USD. Team ACT came in 2nd place, and received $1,655 USD. Bikini Bottom placed third with $1000 USD. Lastly, in fourth place THEM Gaming received $665 USD. The teams were also awarded with premium gaming equipment from Thermaltake: the Level 20 RGB Gaming Keyboards, Level 20 RGB Gaming Mice, Level 20 RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pads, E1 RGB Headset Stands and Riing Pro 7.1 Gaming Headsets.

All four teams, Team ACT, THEM Gaming, Team Notorious, and Bikini Bottom endured a trying day, nearly 12 hours of hard combat. Each team showed their determination and passion toward esports. Thank you all for your participating in the first 2020 TTEL Thermaltake Esports League ‧ Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Taiwan Tournament. The TTEL Thermaltake Esports League will continue to serve as a platform for competitive gaming communities to connect and compete. In the future, we look forward to hosting fan-favorite esports games in your region. For the latest updates, stay posted on the Thermaltake Facebook Page (facebook.com/ThermaltakeInc), TTEL Thermaltake Esports League Official Website (http://ttelgaming.com), and Thermaltake Gaming Twitch Channel (twitch.tv/thermaltakegaming).

May 2nd Championship Ranking

1st place: Team Notorious

2nd place: Team ACT

3rd place: Bikini Bottom

4th place: THEM Gaming

Tournament Format

Top 4; BO3 Single Elimination

Championship; BO3 Single Elimination

Tournament Schedule

5/2
12:00pm – 8:00pm Semifinals & Championship

*All times in GMT+8

Prize Pool
The total prize pool is around $7,830 USD with premium gaming gear and equipment. The champion in first place receives $4,500, second place with $1,665, third place with $1,000, and fourth place with $665. Besides cash prizes, teams that are in the semifinals will receive five units of Level 20 RGB Gaming Keyboards, five units of Level 20 RGB Gaming Mice, five units of Level 20 RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pads, five units of E1 RGB Headset Stands and five units of Riing Pro 7.1 Gaming Headsets per team.

About TTEL Thermaltake Esports League

Established in 2019, the Thermaltake Esports League (TTEL) has served as a platform for competitive gaming communities to connect and compete. TTEL is making its way across the globe by hosting popular esports games in different regions. The TTEL official website provides latest information on running or upcoming TTEL esports tournaments. With live multilingual broadcasts, game recaps, and event photos, fans can easily keep up with the latest scores, and interact with the host and other viewers. Teams looking for sponsorship can also apply through the Thermaltake Esports Program. Whether you are a viewer, beginner, or a hardcore gamer, the TTEL Thermaltake Esports League offers a “path to pro” option that is available to everyone. TTEL Thermaltake Esports League Official Website ( http://ttelgaming.com).

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 50 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018-19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com .